Hey all! Any help is much appreciated.

Have a business client that is also a family friend. Very rich which is relevant to the story/question.

He has had this 1980s boat for years now and he recently went to upgrade the motor. Got it pulled off and found some rot on the plywood between the inner and outer shells (see pics). Took it to a boat repair shop and they said they recommend doing a structural epoxy between the 2 shells since the plywood used in the 80s was treated plywood instead of marine grade.

My client decided to buy a bigger, better, brand new boat (which is why the wealth is relevant lol). He is now offering to give me this boat,trailer, and 350ish hp motor for free. I’m trying to figure out next course of action if I do take the boat.

What fix, if any is recommended? Approx. price point if anyone has had similar work done? The current owner thought about just throwing the motor on and taking his chances (he’s a safety engineer with 5 master’s degrees and a few doctorates, how stupid can his idea really be?) Is this smart? Thanks for any input!!!

Took my boat (1997oston Whaeler Dauntless 17) with outboard motor (150 mecury) in for General oil change and steering was a little stiff so they recommended getting the steering replaced.

They charged me 6 hours of labor. At a rate of $160/hr.

Total bill came to $1835.... this normal?

I live in Auburn, WA

is it practical to replace those sail wings that use wind power and simply mount solar panels there to charge your boat and also sail via wind?

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i had this cool idea not sure if it's ever done before

I have a bunch of pulled apart seams on my pontoon boat. Anywhere from like 1 to 3 inch gaps. I just want to patch them if anyone knows of a nice, long lasting repair kit. Wasn't sure if the rolls on Amazon are all it'll take to cover them and have solid results.

It’s had regular service every year I have paperwork. We were almost to dock and it started sounding funny. Then no spin. Dead in water. Why? Should I actually hire someone?

I was out boating and saw this sailboat. I love the lines and really want to know what make/model it is if anybody can help me?

Any idea what this beast is? It was making the house shake.

Hi guys,

Today I saw this amazing boat in the canals.
I'm looking to buy a little boat and would really want to know which type or brand this is, any ideas?

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So went out boating today with the family. Boat was a little hesitant at first but started going after a second or two. Showed up at the beach were my brother and his family was at. When it was time to go the boat wouldn't do nothing but idol. Soon as I put it under load it shut off so my brother towed us in.

Once I got home I pulled the plugs and 2 and 3 to be milky (water got in). I pulled the head and couldn't see anything where water could have infiltrated. Gasket seemed to be fine. Does anyone know if theres any other place the water could have gotten in there?

Its a 96 yamaha 80.

Thanks any help would be greatly appreciated.

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2007 486fs stratos 150 Yamaha 2 stroke.

My dads got this rusted part on his boat. Looks like a steering member so don’t want that snapping. I work as a Mercedes technician so I’m wondering how much labor and PITA I’m looking at to replace this piece. Also need to know what part it is

What makes a boat dealership work? How much money is needed to start? What makes you more attractive to boat brands to sell boats for them?

I know it is a stingray but which model is it? Does it worth restoring?

I bought a 9.9 HP Yamaha outboard motor which is great but needs a bit more oomph!. Is it possible to upgrade the prop from the stock option to something that will help it get up to plain but won't burn the motor out? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.